Your 2017 Guide to Shopping Local for Small Business Saturday Weekend

by Jahna Peloquin

Published: November 2017

The Foundry Home Goods is donating 100% of its sales to local charities this weekend.

Courtesy The Foundry Home Goods

Black Friday is best known as the day major retailers offer serious savings on the latest gadgets, clothing, and toys. But over the past several years, small, local businesses have been getting into the mix with shopping events throughout the weekend that encourages shoppers to put their money into small businesses instead.

The movement started with the advent of Small Business Saturday in 2010, which was originally founded by American Express to support small businesses around the country. Local retailers have carried forth the initiative with special shopping events and deals the day after Black Friday every year. Many also have deals throughout the weekend, including “Plaid Friday,” an alternative campaign to Black Friday that started five years ago in Oakland, Calif., to encourage consumers to put their holiday gift dollars back into the community—and don plaid, of course.

To help you plan your Black Friday and Small Business Saturday shop-local adventure, we’ve categorized locations by area to maximize your time.

North Loop (Minneapolis):

Askov Finlayson: For the second year running, the menswear store with an emphasis on the outdoors once again host its Weekend of Giving during Black Friday weekend. The store will donate 10 percent of proceeds from all in store and online sales from the weekend to Climate Generation, a nonprofit that helps fight climate change. Friday–Monday @ 204 N. 1st. St. and askovfinlayson.com

The Foundry Home Goods: Once again, the modern home store is doing its weekend of giving event, donating 100% of profits to local charities. The boutique recently moved into a temporary, larger space while its original space undergoes construction. Friday–Sunday @ 121 N. 1st St.

Wilson & Willy’s: The modern good store, which carries a mix of women’s and men’s clothing and accessories and home goods, is offering 20% off storewide, in store and The store will offer 15% off full-priced items, luxury gift wrap services for shoppers who spend $150 or more, and festive treats. Saturday @ 109 N. 2nd St.

The Golden Pearl Vintage: Save 20% on the stylish vintage store’s entire selection of women’s and men’s clothing and accessories, plus receive a $20-off coupon to use at a future visit with any purchase. Saturday @ 507A E. Hennepin Ave.

Parc: Save 20% storewide at the women’s clothing store, plus enjoy treats and drinks. (Some exclusions apply.) Friday–Sunday @ 320 E. Hennepin Ave.Bibelot: For “Plaid Friday,” Bibelot will open early at 9 a.m. with mystery coupons while supplies last, plus 20% off all buffalo-plaid products. Then on Saturday, save 20% on goods from select local vendors and 25% off all Baggallini, plus receive a free gift with an in-store Baggallini purchase of $85 or more while supplies last and treats while you shop. Friday & Saturday @ 23 University Ave. SE.

Winsome Goods: The Minneapolis-based women’s wear brand is offering 20% off the entire shop, in store and online, along with warm beverages and pop-ups from Neal Jewelry, Kollektiv Vintage, and the Blkk Hand Tintype Photobooth. Saturday from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. @ 201 6th St. SE. and winsomegoods.com

Northeast Minneapolis:

Hazel & Rose: The more you shop, the more you save during Hazel & Rose’s progressive sale, in store only from Friday through Sunday. The first items is 10% off, the second is 20% off, and so on up to 50% off. (Subsequent discounts on of equal or lesser value.) Plus, receive a gift with any purchase over $100 while supplies last. Red Wing Heritage goods will not be discounted, but any Red Wing purchase will receive a gift card worth the discount they would have received as part of the progressive sale. Online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, receive 25% off site-wide at shophazelandrose.com and a gift with any purchase over $100 while supplies last. In store Friday–Sunday @ 945 Broadway St. NE. #220, and online Thursday–Monday @ shophazelandrose.com

Steller Hair Co: In partnership with Bumble, the hair salon is hosting a pajama drive and pop-up sale to benefit nonprofit, Women’s Advocate. Bring a new pair of pajamas, robe, or slippers for women’s and kids (or a Target gift card) and be entered to win a $200 Steller Hair gift card. Receive 20% off all hair products and with every Steller purchase of $100, receive a bonus $25, and shop goods from LipSense and Hippie Feet. Plus, enjoy giveaways, beer and bubbly, snacks, and the Bumble photo booth while you shop. Sunday from noon–4 p.m. @ 945 Broadway Ave. NE.

Sociable Cider Werks: Minneapolis Craft Market is popping up at the Northeast cidery for Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday outdoor markets. On Friday, shop goods such as fair-trade jewelry, handcrafted skincare, and hand-poured candles from 14 vendors, plus enjoy new cider releases every hour, hot mulled cider for sale, and live music in celebration of Sociable’s 4th anniversary. Then on Saturday, shop handmade goods from 15 more Minnesota makers, plus local food vendors from Frank & Ernest markets both days. Friday & Saturday from noon–5 p.m. @ 1500 Fillmore St. NE., mplscraftmarket.com

Bauhaus Brew Labs: The 4th annual Made by Hands craft market returns to the brewery with 22 makers with goods ranging from handmade ceramics, sweets and nuts, and jewelry. Saturday from noon–6 p.m. @ 1315 Tyler St. NE.

Duke Albert: The hip new Northeast home and gift boutique from Arrow cohorts Sarah Dwyer and Christopher Drees is hosting a holiday market for the weekend, with vintage threads from Moth Oddities, handmade macrame and cashmere knits, vintage jewelry from the collection of Michael Basham, and artwork. Read more about the shop on the MNMO Style blog. Saturday & Sunday @ 2516 Central Ave. NE.

Handsome Cycles: Save 10% on all order, 20% on orders over $299, and 30% on all bikes and orders over $599. Friday–Monday @ 1620 Central Ave. NE. #157 and handsomecycles.com

Northrup King Building: Shop handcrafted goods by Minnesota makers during Northrup King Building’s open studio event. A highlight includes the Larissa Loden Jewelry studio (#265), for the release of new custom designs, free gift boxing, and offering a special in-studio discount, hot mulled cider, and Cookie Cart cookies for shoppers. Visit northrupkingbuilding.com for a full list of artists. Saturday from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE.

Bespeak @ Women’s Club of Minneapolis (Loring Park): The historic venue hosts the second annual Bespeak, a holiday pop-up market featuring a broad selection of handcrafted women’s and men’s apparel, leather goods, hats, shoes, and home accents, all with sustainability and customization in mind. Items include both made-to-orders as well as grab-and-go gifts from woman-owned brands including Celina Kane and House of Gina Marie. Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. @ 410 Oak St. RSVP at eventbrite.com.

W. Broadway Ave.: A group of 15 shops and small businesses are highlighted in this Black Friday and Small Business Saturday shopping event along West Broadway. Stop by businesses such as Cookie Cart, Venture North, Juxtaposition Arts, and H. White Men’s Room for exclusive offers, prizes, giveaways, and more. Friday & Saturday along W. Broadway Ave.

Showroom: On Friday, the women’s boutique, which specializes in clothing and accessories by local designers, will offer sips, snacks, and giveaways, including hand-dyed tea towels by Kindred Folk for the first ten shoppers and drawings for five gift cards valued at $25 to $150. Then on Saturday, receive $100 gift certificates for $75, free gift wrapping, and discounts of 20-30% off select goods, plus enjoy free mini tarot readings and apothecary goods by mayamade, live music, and holiday wine pairings. Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. @ 615 W. Lake St.

June: The designer resale store is offering exclusive deals for two days as well as gifts with purchase, mimosas, and treats. Friday & Saturday @ 3406 Lyndale Ave. S.

The Store at Mia: Shoppers will receive 20% off all purchases and complimentary coffee and treats from Agra Culture Cafe, and My Mia members will receive an additional 10% off storewide. Plus, tickets for Mia’s exhibition, Eyewitness Views: Making History in 18th-century Europe will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Friday from 6–10 a.m. @ The Store at Mia, 2400 3rd Ave. S.

South Minneapolis:

Forage Modern Workshop (Longfellow): Take 20% off all purchases of $100 or more, in store and online with code GIFTSAREFUN. Friday–Monday @ 4023 E. Lake St. and foragemodernworkshop.com

Primp (Nokomis): Local women’s cheap-chic retailer, Primp, is hosting three days of events at all of its locations. Shoppers can pull a discount at the register to receive 10%-50% off their purchase that day, and to use again on a purchase during the month of December. The retailer will also have new merchandise, giveaways, sips, and treats all weekend. All week long, online shoppers can “spin a wheel” to get a discount on orders, and on Cyber Monday, the entire site will be 10% off, plus an additional 30% off sale merchandise and free shipping. Friday–Sunday @ 4755 Chicago Ave. and primpyourself.com

Cake Plus-Size Resale (Hale): Enjoy discounts of up to 50%, new holiday additions, free cake pops, and bubbly, plus a portion of sales from the weekend will be donated to a community nonprofit. Saturday from 10 a.m.–8 p.m. @ 5155 Bloomington Ave.

Linden Hills (Minneapolis):

Bibelot: On “Plaid” Friday, Bibelot will open at 9 a.m. with mystery coupons while supplies last and 20% off all buffalo-plaid products. Then on Saturday, save 20% on goods from select local vendors and 25% off all Baggallini, plus receive a free gift with an in-store Baggallini purchase of $85 or more while supplies last and treats while you shop. Friday & Saturday @ 4315 S. Upton Ave.

Lily & Violet: The women’s boutique hosts a cocktail mixer with 25% off all full-priced tops and sweaters, plus four prizes will be given for those who collect stamps at four neighborhood shops, including Lily & Violet, Brown and Greene Floral Market, Victory, and the Linden Tree. Saturday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (cocktails begin at noon) @ 3414 W. 44th St.

Flotsam + Fork Pop-up at St. Genevieve: Flotsam+Fork, the Minneapolis-based home & kitchenware importers, will be on-hand with an assortment of their exceptional objects from overseas, including a considered selection of French knives, European linens, and Catalonian cutlery. Friday & Saturday from 2-5 p.m. @ St. Genevieve, 5003 Bryant Ave. S.

Habitation Furnishing + Design: In an effort to support other small businesses, Habitation is running a special promotion: If you send $500 or more at Habitation, you get a $50 gift card for Mill Valley Kitchen. Saturday @ 4317 Excelsior Blvd. Primp: Local women’s cheap-chic retailer, Primp, is hosting three days of events at all of its locations. Shoppers can pull a discount at the register to receive 10%-50% off their purchase that day, and to use again on a purchase during the month of December. The retailer will also have new merchandise, giveaways, sips, and treats all weekend. All week long, online shoppers can “spin a wheel” to get a discount on orders, and on Cyber Monday, the entire site will be 10% off, plus an additional 30% off sale merchandise and free shipping. Friday–Sunday @ 1628 West End Blvd. and primpyourself.com

Roe Wolfe: The women’s retailer will be offering a scratch-off discount for the first 50 shoppers of 10% to 50% off at the register, a $100 gift card giveaway each day, and an additional 20% off sale items. Friday & Saturday @ 3175 Galleria

Dugo: Receive a gift with purchase at the women's wear retailer, take an additional 50% off the sale rack, a French Kande Jewelry trunk show, and a pop-up from Linda Richards. Friday–Monday @ 3595 Galleria

Lili Salon Spa: Purchase a $150 or more Lili gift card and receive a gift with purchase of a full-size product or $25 retail gift card. Saturday @ 3464 Galleria

Mona Williams: The store will have a broad selection of accessories marked at 50% off, plus CatLab cashmere at 33% off and in-store demos of some of the retailer’s favorite products. Saturday @ 133 W. Market

Primp (Cathedral Hill): Local women’s cheap-chic retailer, Primp, is hosting three days of events at all of its locations. Shoppers can pull a discount at the register to receive 10%-50% off their purchase that day, and to use again on a purchase during the month of December. The retailer will also have new merchandise, giveaways, sips, and treats all weekend. All week long, online shoppers can “spin a wheel” to get a discount on orders, and on Cyber Monday, the entire site will be 10% off, plus an additional 30% off sale merchandise and free shipping. Friday–Sunday @ 618 Selby Ave. and primpyourself.com

Bibelot (Grand Ave. & Como Ave.): For “Plaid Friday,” Bibelot will open early at 9 a.m. with mystery coupons while supplies last, plus 20% off all buffalo-plaid products. Then on Saturday, save 20% on goods from select local vendors and 25% off all Baggallini, plus receive a free gift with an in-store Baggallini purchase of $85 or more while supplies last and treats while you shop. Friday & Saturday @ 2276 Como Ave. & 1082 Grand Ave.

Atelier957 (Grand Ave.): Save 30% on all merchandise in store and online at the stylish women’s boutique, plus enter a giveaway in store for a $150 gift card (no purchase necessary), and nosh on snacks and beverages. Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. @ 957 Grand Ave. and atelier957.com

Gray Home + Lifestyle: The home goods store celebrates two years of business with a Small Business Saturday event featuring a lingerie and loungewear pop-up from Edina boutique, Room No. 3, and Bogart’s Doughnut Co treats. Saturday @ Gray Home + Lifestyle, 366 Water St.

Ace General Store: The new heritage-driven men’s lifestyle store from the founders of Solid Manufacturing Co. hosts its grand opening this weekend with live music from Family Three, a Brandon Werth photography exhibition, and complimentary bites and drinks. Find out more about the store on the MNMO Style blog. Saturday from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. @ 356 Water St.

Brightwater Clothing & Gear: The shop hosts a Glassbaby trunk show over Thanksgiving weekend. 10% of sales from the brand’s collorful glass votives benefits the Angel Foundation of Minnesota. Friday–Sunday @ 256 Water St.

Primp: Local women’s cheap-chic retailer, Primp, is hosting three days of events at all of its locations. Shoppers can pull a discount at the register to receive 10%-50% off their purchase that day, and to use again on a purchase during the month of December. The retailer will also have new merchandise, giveaways, sips, and treats all weekend. All week long, online shoppers can “spin a wheel” to get a discount on orders, and on Cyber Monday, the entire site will be 10% off, plus an additional 30% off sale merchandise and free shipping. Friday–Sunday @ 50 Water St. and primpyourself.com

Opitz Outlet: The first 200 customers who make a purchase on receive a $5 gift card, plus free $25 gift card drawings every hour and free gift boxes with purchases of $50 or more. Black Friday discounts are TBA. Wednesday @ 17575 MN-7

More suburbs:

Golden Age Design: Save 10% off a purchase of $500 and under, 15% off purchases of $500–$1,000, 25% off purchaes of $1,000–$2,500, and 25% off purchases of $2,500 or more on the store's refined selection of mid-century modern home furnishings. Friday from noon–6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. & Sunday from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. @ 4157 W. Broadway Ave., Robbinsdale

Primp: Local women’s cheap-chic retailer, Primp, is hosting three days of events at all of its locations. Shoppers can pull a discount at the register to receive 10%-50% off their purchase that day, and to use again on a purchase during the month of December. The retailer will also have new merchandise, giveaways, sips, and treats all weekend. All week long, online shoppers can “spin a wheel” to get a discount on orders, and on Cyber Monday, the entire site will be 10% off, plus an additional 30% off sale merchandise and free shipping. Friday–Sunday @ various locations in Woodbury, White Bear Lake, Mankato, Rochester and primpyourself.com

Stephanie Lake Design: With the purchase of any one-of-a-kind jewelry piece by designer Stephanie Lake, shoppers receive 20% of the cost of the item to use toward a future purchase. (Spend $250, earn $50; spend $500, earn $100; and so on.) Now through Saturday @ stephanielakedesign.com

Jennifer Merchant Design: For the first time ever, Minneapolis designer Jennifer Merchant is offering her distinctive, one-of-a-kind layered acrylic jewelry online at deeply discounted prices. For four days only, every piece on her website will be 20% to 70% off. Begins at 12 a.m. on Friday, runs through 11:59 p.m. on Monday @ jennifermerchantdesign.com

Love Your Melon: For Small Business Saturday weekend, the do-gooding brand known for its knit hats is working to raise $1 million for the fight against pediatric cancer. The brand is partnering with three small businesses to give shoppers a surprise gifts with each new product release. On Thanksgiving, the brand is also releasing its new Family Packs with a variety of gift pack options. Plus, receive free shipping on all orders. Friday–Monday @ loveyourmelon.com

Willful Goods: Save 25% at checkout on all home goods by the Minneapolis-based brand with code FRIYAY, now through Friday; code SMALLBIZ for free shipping on Saturday; code GET10GIVE10 on Sunday to get a $10 gift card for yourself and a $10 gift card to give; and CYBER30 for 30% off everything on Cyber Monday. Now through Monday @ willfulgoods.com

Sanborn Canoe Co.: Save 20% to 40% now through Cyber Monday. Use code HOHOHO for 20% off for a site-wide discounts; select items will already have a percentage taken off bringing the savings up to 40% off. While the sale excludes canoes, Sanborn is offering two free paddles of your choice with each canoe purchase through the end of the year. Now through Monday @ sanborncanoe.com

Goldfinch: Save 20% on select scarves and shawls handcrafted by artisans. Now through midnight on Monday @ goldfinchblankets.com

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